Ask Keef
Keith Richards is ready to take your questions
By Mark C. Brown Aug 15, 2012 12:10PM
After his long detailed autobiography "Life," could Keith Richards still have some secrets? Of course. He's Keith. So on his official website, he's got a feature - "Ask Keith" - where fans can submit questions and possibly get them answered. So far they've been somewhat guitar-geek oriented with fans asking about strings, different guitars, etc. But Richards also gets a little philosophical, talking about capturing the perfect take, how his relationship to music changed after turning pro, etc.
Rather than just posting a reply as most musicians do (or have their assistants do), Richards actually sits down, answers the question, then has the audio of his answer uploaded to the site via Soundcloud. So it's straight from the horse's mouth. Check it out.
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Sep 15, 2012 8:22PM
Hi Keef
I enjoy your music. But I also enjoy your wisdom. Good humor, kind comments, in your replies. I have a youtube where you say a song is a living thing, unless of course "How much is that doggie in the window..." I've played it about hundred times. It always brings me back to focus --how zen
Thanks Keef for sharing your life.
Paul and Freddie
(Me and my wife are retired folk and amateur players (guitar and Bass respectively).
I enjoy your music. But I also enjoy your wisdom. Good humor, kind comments, in your replies. I have a youtube where you say a song is a living thing, unless of course "How much is that doggie in the window..." I've played it about hundred times. It always brings me back to focus --how zen
Thanks Keef for sharing your life.
Paul and Freddie
(Me and my wife are retired folk and amateur players (guitar and Bass respectively).
Sep 4, 2012 11:15AM
I have one question and a couple of comments for Keith Richards
1. Thank you for sharing your gift with the world. your music has helped me get through some of the roughest patches in my life.
2. In a age when marriage and divorce is more like changing underwear and going through the drive through at taco bell; it was nice to see that it has been about 30 yrs since you married your wife. Waiting until you were sure and certain it was for the long haul; is one of the best examples one can set for other people to follow. I have never been married myself but I do respect those who can make those vows and keep them. Hats off to you and your missus.
3. Have you read the Gor books by John Norman? (no, i don't recommend them)
Aug 17, 2012 6:43AM
Aug 16, 2012 8:24PM
im a fan from back then in the older times when u had that peano he was black guy i forgot his name but you guys came to the spectrum in philadelphpa pa it was so long then befor the big ones in jfk long time later on befor mash was on or clent eastwood made high planes drifter go back to your early songs befor start me up ok or like jerry hall times or like studio 54 some how i wish i can of sean u guys each time u came to philly the tower so on when u came to that place in south st it was to good send me any info if your comeing to philadelphia pa in your next tour id like to geta photo
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Aug 15, 2012 4:38PM
Howdy Keith. What do you concider your best times with The Rolling Stones, and which live performances/albums do you think is your best? You have so many awesome live performances.
Personally I really dig "Get Yer Ya Ya's Out", "Brussels Affair", "Flashpoint", "Got Live If You Want It".. Actually all of them.
I saw you once in Oslo 2007 (A Bigger Bang), and it was the highlight of my life so far :)
If you're touring again soon (hopefully), will you come to Norway? :)
Aug 15, 2012 2:30PM
Hey Keef! I have a couple important questions!
1) Do you think you were at the best of your music creativity in the late 60's? How?
Is it because you were giving your whole mind and more, as all the band members, to make music?
2) Would you be able to make songs as fabulous as back then now? And why?
I'm asking cause when you listen to brown sugar, sympathy, gimme shelter, wild horses (the list of classics goes forever.......), i really feel that these songs are just beyond everything!
1) Do you think you were at the best of your music creativity in the late 60's? How?
Is it because you were giving your whole mind and more, as all the band members, to make music?
2) Would you be able to make songs as fabulous as back then now? And why?
I'm asking cause when you listen to brown sugar, sympathy, gimme shelter, wild horses (the list of classics goes forever.......), i really feel that these songs are just beyond everything!
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Aug 15, 2012 2:10PM
Hello Keith Richards! How are you? As a child growing up in the 70's, my older sisters were the Stones fans, but I was listening. I really went back and got really into your music and style later as a teenager. Discovered Muddy Waters, Jimmy Reed, Elmore James, Howling Wolf, Chuck Berry and the like through the early Stones albums, which are still my favorites. So my question for you now that I have a chance is (well I really have two questions)...I suppose by now you have heard of "The Brian Jonestown Massacre"? What do you think about their music? The other is: Would you like to come over for dinner sometime? Love to have you.
Sincereley, Bradford Artley
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